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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.08, 2,528.25 and 992.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.08, 2,528.25 and 992.79 is: 1,370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.08 : 2,528.25 = 992.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.08/2,528.25 = 992.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.08x = 2,528.25 × 992.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.08x = 2,510,016.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,016.45/1,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.04

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